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Thursday, April 28, 2016

2016 NFL DRAFT: MOCK 4.0 FINAL MOCK DRAFT!!!!

I did my mick draft with several trade predictions based on value of the players and team needs. All trades are in compliance with the standard Trade Value Chart.This is based on what I think the GM will do, NOT what I would do if I was making the pick.

1. LOS ANGELES RAMSJARED GOFF-QB-CALIFORNIA

6-4/215NFL Comparison: Matt Ryan/Joey Harrington
The last time an undersized yet accurate QB came out of Cal he turned out pretty good. I think he makes State Farm commercials now. Goff might not quite be the next Aaron Rodgers, but his accuracy skills are the reason that the Rams traded for the #1 pick. The Cali kid will go south to become the Rams franchise QB.

3. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS(projected trade with San Diego) Jacksonville receives pick #3San Diego receives picks #5, #146 and a 2017 2nd Round pickJALEN RAMSEY-DB-FSU6-1/209NFL Comparison: Eric Berry as a FS and Patrick Peterson as a CB
Ramsey is an athletic freak that can come in and dominate from day one. He has everything you want in a DB, He can cover, tackle and blitz.

Why Jacksonville makes this trade:
GM David Caldwell and Head Coach Gus Bradley are on the hot seat. Therefore, trading a future second rounder is not a big deal to them. They need to draft a play maker in the secondary. If they stay at #5, they are guaranteed Joey Bosa or Myles Jack but the uncertainty regarding Jack's knee is too much of a risk. Bosa would add another pass rusher but they are already deep on the D-Line.

Why San Diego makes this trade:
The Chargers can pick up some future assets and still get the player they covet in DeForest Buckner at #5.4. DALLAS COWBOYS EZEKIEL ELLIOT-RB-OHIO ST.6-0/225NFL Comparison: Arian Foster/Marshall Faulk
The Cowboys need a running back that can replicate what DeMarco Murray did in the 2014 season. This may seem a little high for a RB, but Elliott is the complete package. Many scouts see him as the best RB prospect since Adrian Peterson in 2007. Dallas may have a lot of needs on defense but Jerry Jones will love having an offense capable of scoring 30+ points every game.

Elliot has the same size and break away ability as Arian Foster. He also has the tools as a receiver out of the back field drawing the Faulk comparison. His complete skill set makes him the clear cut number one RB in this year's draft.

Dallas has also worked out many pass rushers that could be available in the second round including Kevin Dodd, Noah Spence and Emmanuel Ogbah. Perhaps the Cowboys know they will take Ramsey or Elliott at #4 and go pass rusher in the second round.

DEFOREST BUCKNER-5T/EDGE/DE-OREGON6-7/290NFL Comparison: Chris Canty/Carlos Dunlap
The Chargers are said to be in love with Buckner and one really can't blame them. Buckner has incredible size and is a great scheme fit at the five tech for San Diego's 3-4 defense. His length and skill set are similar to Canty and Dunlap. Buckner will be considered at #3 if they are unable to maneuver a trade down.

6. BALTIMORE RAVENSJOEY BOSA-DE/OLB/EDGE-OHIO ST. 6-5/269NFL Comparison: Jared Allen/Chris Long
The Ravens land maybe the best player in the draft in Bosa. This is what happened last year when the best overall prospect, Leonard Williams fell to the Jets.
Bosa makes play after play and has a non stop motor. He nearly has the same size and has many of the same traits that Terrell Suggs had when Baltimore drafted him in 2003. The Ravens will consider an offensive tackle but Bosa makes the most sense here. ESPN's NFL Nation feels the same.7. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSLAREMY TUNSIL-OT-OLE MISS6-5/310NFL Comparison: Tyron Smith/Duane Brown
Sometimes the draft just falls perfectly to you. This could be the case with the 49ers if Tunsil slips to them at #7. Tunsil has all of the tools to become a perennial Pro Bowler. New coach Chip Kelly and GM Trent Baalke will be jumping for joy if Tunsil falls to them,8. CLEVELAND BROWNSJACK CONKLIN-OT-MICHIGAN ST.6-6/308NFL Comparison: Ricky Wagner/Andrew Whitworth
The Browns traded down and want to add smart, tough football players that they can build around. Conklin is a very safe pick. He can start at RT instantly and then move to LT once the Browns trade superstar LT Joe Thomas.

RONNIE STANLEY-OT/LT-NOTRE DAME6-6/312NFL Comparison: Ryan Clady
Like they say in the Blind Side, first payment is the house (Marcus Mariota) then you get the insurance (a huge left tackle to protect him). Stanley has all of the tools to become a very good player in the NFL for a long time, He is worth trading back into the top 10.

10. NEW YORK GIANTSLEONARD FLOYD-OLB/EDGE-GEORGIA6-6/244NFL Comparison: Jason Taylor/Jamie Collins
Floyd fits the prototype for the new NFL linebacker. His size is nearly identical to former NFL star Jason Taylor. His combine numbers are very similar to Jamie Collins. Floyd has the speed and quickness to be a great pass rusher. His 6-6 frame gives him the ideal length to cover TE's in today's NFL. The Giants are in a division with three of the best TE's in the league in Jordan Reed, Jason Witten and Zach Ertz.

11. CHICAGO BEARSSHAQ LAWSON-EDGE/DE-CLEMSON 6-3/269NFL Comparison: Michael Bennett/Ryan Kerrigan
The Bears want a young pass rusher. Lawson was ultra productive at Clemson and is a high character guy. Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio can use him as a pass rusher at both OLB and DE, similar to how he used Aldon Smith in San Francisco.

12. NEW ORLEANS SAINTSSHELDON RANKINS-DT/3T-LOUISVILLE6-1/299NFL Comparison: Geno Atkins/Kyle Williams
The success of undersized DT's like Atkins and Williams have put a premium on guys like Rankins that can both rush the passer and stop the run. Rankins has elite quickness and a great motor and has vaulted himself to the top DT on most draft boards. The Saints need all the help they can get on their defensive front.

13. MIAMI DOLPHINSWILLIAM JACKSON-CB-HOUSTON6-0/189NFL Comparison: Josh Norman/Sam Shields
Taller, thin, long armed corners like Norman and Shields are at a premium in today's NFL. This may seem like a reach, however Jackson's stock is rising. He is a perfect fit as Miami wants another big corner to pair with Byron Maxwell.

14. OAKLAND RAIDERSMYLES JACK-WLB/MLB/ILB-UCLA6-1/245NFL Comparison: Patrick Willis/Bobby Wagner
He is worth the injury risk at pick #14. Ken Norton has his Bobby Wagner type player in Oakland now. The Raiders should be in the playoff hunt if Jack stays healthy.

VERNON HARGREAVES-CB-FLORIDA5-10/204NFL Comparison: Leon Hall/Joe Haden
Hargreaves is a local kid that grew up in Tampa where his father was a DB coach at USF. This would be a perfect marriage as Tampa needs a lock down corner in the worst way. He has the skill set to be a Pro Bowler like Haden. Hall is his floor, which isn't bad considering Hall has been a starter in the league for ten years.

16. DETROIT LIONSJARRAN REED-DT-BAMA6-3/307NFL Comparison: Sylvester Williams
Reed is the best run stuffing DT in the draft which is exactly what the Lions need after losing Ndamukong Suh in free agency in 2015. Reed can come in right away and upgrade the D-Line.17. ATLANTA FALCONSDARRON LEE-WLB-OHIO ST. 6-1/232NFL Comparison: Tevin Smith/DeAndre Levy
Lee is an incredible athlete that can be used all over the field. At the combine he ran a 4.47 forty, had a 35.5 inch vertical and a 4.2 short shuttle. The Falcons need to add more athleticism to their LB core. Head Coach Dan Quinn will love to coach an athlete like this.
NOTE: With only 5 picks a trade down could be a strong possibility.

18. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS TAYLOR DECKER-OT-OHIO ST.6-8/310NFL Comparison: Sebastian Vollmer/Jared Veldheer
A very tall, athletic tackle that comes from a culture of winning. The Colts must protect Andrew Luck better in 2016. Ryan Kelly is a possibility here if Decker is off the board.19. BUFFALO BILLSREGGIE RAGLAND-ILB-BAMA6-1/247NFL Comparison: Daryl Smith/more athletic Brandon Spikes
Rex Ryan will love the guy with the same initials. Ragland will be a solid pro for many years. He is a downhill hitter that will add much needed toughness to the Bills defense.

20. NEW YORK JETSPAXTON LYNCH-QB-MEMPHIS6-7/244 NFL Comparison: Brock Osweiler/Colin Kaepernick
Lynch is a tall and very athletic QB that will need time to develop. Fitzpatrick was good last year but he is still unsigned and is not the long tern answer. The Jets can't be sold on Geno Smith or Bryce Petty as the long tern solution.

21. WASHINGTON REDSKINS A'SHAWN ROBINSON-DT-BAMA6-4/312NFL Comparison: Kawann Short
Washington needs help at DT after finishing 26th against the run. They would love for Jarran Reed to slip to them but his college teammate Robinson is a no slouch. Robinson can come in right away and start at either nose tackle or 3 tech defensive end. He is a slightly better run defender than Chris Jones so he gets the edge here over him.

22. HOUSTON TEXANSCHRIS JONES-3T//DT-MISSISSIPPI ST.6-6/310NFL Comparison: Akiem Hicks
JJ Watt faces double and sometimes triple teams on every play because no one else on the line scares an offense. Jones is inconsistent but he has the talent to end up being the best DT in this draft class. There have been questions about his work ethic, however Jones will have no choice but to work hard when he's spending every day in the weight room with Watt.

23. MINNESOTA VIKINGSLAQUON TREADWELL-WR-OLE MISS6-3/221NFL Comparison: Anquan Boldin/Michael Floyd
The Vikings need a true #1 WR to help young QB Teddy Bridgewater. Treadwell has top 15 talent but questions about speed/separation will likely drop him to the 20's.2015 College Stats:
82 receptions
1153 receiving yards
11 total TD

24. CINCINNATI BENGALS COREY COLEMAN-WR-BAYLOR5-11/194NFL Comparison: Golden Tate/Kendall Wright
Coleman is a small, yet physical receiver that was ultra productive in college. He is the perfect number two to pair with superstar AJ Green.

2015 College Stats:
74 receptions
1363 receiving yards
20 total TD

25. PITTSBURGH STEELERSKARL JOSEPH-S/DB-WVU5-10/205NFL Comparison: Jairus Byrd
Joseph was a team leader and great all around play maker in college. I don't know if there is a single player out there that fits with a team's culture better than Joseph with the Steelers.

26. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS RYAN KELLY-C/G-BAMA6-4/311NFL Comparison: Eric Wood
Travis Frederick, Alex Mack, Nick Mangold, etc... Not too many first round busts when it comes to the center position. Kelly is a high IQ football player that QB Russell Wilson will love.

27. GREEN BAY PACKERSANDREW BILLINGS-DT/NT-BAYLOR6-1/311NFL Comparison: Bennie Logan
Billings can help fill the big void in the middle with the retirement of BJ Raji. Billings has great strength (31 reps) and knows how to use it to gain leverage on lineman. He is a perfect nose tackle in a 3-4 defense.

28. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ELI APPLE-CB-OHIO ST. 6-1/199NFL Comparison: Byron Maxwell
Big corner that can replace Sean Smith. In Apple and Marcus Peters the Chiefs will have one of the best young corner duos in the league.

29. CLEVELAND BROWNS(projected trade with Arizona) Cleveland receives pick #29Arizona receives picks #32, #141 and #176CONNOR COOK-QB-MICHIGAN ST.6-4/220NFL Comparison: Tony Romo/Matt Schaub
It makes sense for the Browns to trade up to get ahead of the Broncos.
With Ryan Kelly and the top corners off the board it makes sense for the Cards to trade down, Arizona also only has 6 picks, so trading to get more picks is a smart option.

Cook is solid prospect. He can sit a year behind Robert Griffin and learn new Head Coach Hue Jackson's offense.

30. CAROLINA PANTHERSKEVIN DODD-EDGE/DE-CLEMSON6-3/269NFL Comparison: Chandler Jones
Like Jones, Dodd is a ultra long pass rusher with raw ability. The Panthers need another good edge rusher as Charles Johnson may not be in the long term plans and Kony Ealy has yet to breakout after two seasons.
NOTE: Every mock now has Carolina taking a corner to replace Josh Norman, Carolina is unlikely because Carolina has never valued corners as top priority before. Norman was found in the 5th round and the last time they used a first or second on a corner was in 2006 with Richard Marshall.

31. DENVER BRONCOS

ROBERT NKEMDICHE-DT-OLE MISS

6-3/294NFL Comparison: Nick Fairley
The Broncos proved last that they are willing to take chances on character risk guys when they drafted pass rusher Shane Ray. Nkemdiche has a lot of talent but has issues concerning his maturity and his commitment to football. Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips should be able to get the most out of a talent like this.

Second Round32. ARIZONA CARDINALS(projected trade with Cleveland) Cleveland receives pick #29Arizona receives picks #32, #141 and #176MACKENZIE ALEXANDER-CB-CLEMSON 5-10/190NFL Comparison: Desmond Trufant
Injuries and size concerns drop Alexander to the second round. However, he is the type of physical, confident DB that Arizona covets.33. TENNESSEE TITANSKAMALEI CORREA-OLB/EDGE-BOISE6-3/243NFL Comparison: Clay Matthews/Aaron Maybin
Correa is an athletic freak that is shooting up draft boards. He is raw but a young team like Tennessee can let him develop. Boom/bust prospect thus the Matthews and Maybin comparison

34. DALLAS COWBOYSEMMANUEL OGBAH-EDGE/DE-OK ST. 6-4/273NFL Comparison: Ziggy Ansah/Tamba Hali
Ogbah was very productive in college averaging 12 sacks the past two seasons. Noah Spence is a better prospect but his character concerns will likely scare the Cowboys (Dallas has two pass rushers already suspended to start the year).

35. HOUSTON TEXANS(projected trade with San Diego) Houston receives pick #35San Diego receives picks #52 and #85 WILL FULLER-WR-NOTRE DAME6-0/186NFL Comparison: Mike Wallace
The Texans have a great #1 WR in DeAndre Hopkins. However new QB Brock Osweiler lacks a true deep threat to stretch a defense. Fuller has 4.32 speed and made many big catches in college.

The Texans know that Fuller is not going to be around at #52 so a trade up is a must.

2015 College Stats:
62 receptions
1258 receiving yards
14 total TD

36. BALTIMORE RAVENSDERRICK HENRY-RB-BAMA6-3/243NFL Comparison: Eddie George
Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome has a history of taking guys from his Alma Mater, Alabama. Homerness aside, the pick makes a lot of sense with the Ravens needing a power back. The Heisman winner has incredible size, yet his lack of receiving skills drop him into the second round.

37. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSJOSH DOCTSON-WR-TCU6-2/202NFL Comparison: Miles Austin
Doctson plays a lot bigger than his 6-3 frame. With all of the 220+ pound WRs now it was hard to find an accurate comparison. He's no AJ Green, but his 41 inch vertical and ability to attack the football remind me of Miles Austin. Chip Kelly loves big WR's and may have a Jordan Matthews type of guy in Doctson.

2015 College Stats:
78 receptions
1326 receiving yards
14 toal TDs

38. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARSNOAH SPENCE-EDGE/OLB-EASTERN KENTUCKY6-2/251NFL Comparison: Melvin Ingram/Olivier Vernon
Spence is a top 10 talent with off the field issues that led to him being kicked off the team at Ohio St. The Jags need more pass rush help. At #38 he is worth the risk.

39. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSKEANU NEAL-SS/DB-FLORIDA6-0/211NFL Comparison: Reshard Jones
Tampa would be wise to double up on Florida defensive backs with Neal and Hargreaves. Neal's stock is rising as many mock drafts are projecting him into the first round.40. NEW YORK GIANTSVONN BELL-FS/DB-OHIO ST. 5-11/199NFL Comparison: Devin McCourty
Bell has great cover skills that make up for his lack of size. The G-Men can let Bell play deep and use Landon Collins in the box more.

41. CHICAGO BEARSHUNTER HENRY-TE-ARKANSAS 6-5/250NFL Comparison: Kyle Rudolph
Henry is a complete TE that has great size, hands and is also a very good run blocker. The Bears have a need at TE after trading Martellus Bennett to New England. 42. MIAMI DOLPHINSJOSHUA GARNETT-G-STANFORD6-4/312NFL Comparison: Chance Warmack
Powerful and nasty lineman that would be a perfect fit for new Head Coach Adam Gase's power man blocking scheme.43. TENNESSEE TITANSJONATHAN BULLARD-LDE/DT-FLORIDA6-3/285NFL Comparison: Malik Jackson
Bullard is has the size to play both DE and DT. If he is put in the right system he has the chance to have the same impact that Malik Jackson had in Denver.

44. OAKLAND RAIDERSVERNON BUTLER-DT-LOUISIANA TECH6-4/323NFL Comparison: Linval Joseph
Like Joseph, Butler has incredible size and athletic ability for someone so big. Joseph was also a sleeper prospect from a small school (East Carolina) when he came out in 2010.

45. TENNESSEE TITANSKENDALL FULLER-CB-VIRGINIA TECH 6-0/197NFL Comparison: Chris Culliver
The doctor's at the combine gave Fuller a clean bill of health. Good news for him and the Titans.

46. DETROIT LIONSJASON SPRIGGS-OT-INDIANA6-6/301NFL Comparison: Terron Armstead/Nate Solder
Like Armstead and Solder, Spriggs is more of an athlete than a polished football player coming out of college. Both have turned into very good players. The Lions may get an absolute steal here.

47. NEW ORLEANS SAINTSCHRISTIAN HACKENBERG-QB-PENN ST.6-4/223NFL Comparison: Jay Cutler/Blaine GabbertSomeone will take him in the second. This would be the perfect landing spot for Hackenberg as he can sit behind Drew Brees and get cooaching from Sean Payton.

49. BUFFALO BILLSBRONSON KAUFUSI-5T/LDE/EDGE-BYU6-6/285NFL Comparison: Adam Carriker
An athletic DE that can play many roles in a Rex Ryan defense,

50. ATLANTA FALCONSTJ GREEN-SS/DB-CLEMSON 6-2/209NFL Comparison: Thomas DeCoudAtlanta needs a lot of help on the back end. Green is rising up draft boards due to his size and raw potential. 51. NEW YORK JETSKYLER FACKRELL-EDGE/OLB/DE-UTAH ST.6-5/245NFL Comparison: Connor Barwin
A very tall, lean, athletic pass rusher. He can provide exactly what the Jets are lacking with their outside pass rush.

52. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS(projected trade with Houston) Houston receives pick #35San Diego receives picks #52 and #85 CODY WHITEHAIR-OG/C-KANSAS ST.6-4/301NFL Comparison: Justin Pugh as a Guard/Max Unger as a Center
The Chargers had major problems on the offensive line last year. They can find help in their back yard with KSU's Whitehair. Like Unger and Pugh, Whitehair lacks brute strength but uses great quickness and technique to control defensive linemen.

54. MINNESOTA VIKINGSSU'A CRAVENS-SS/WLB-USC6-1/225NFL Comparison: Mark Barron Harrison Smith is right there with Earl Thomas and Eric Berry among the best safeties in the league but he needs some major help. Like Barron, Cravens is hard hitter that can play weakside line backer or box safety. The Vikings need help at both positions. The Vikings love athletic LB's from the PAC 12, as they drafted Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks the past two drafts.

57. GREEN BAY PACKERSDEION JONES-WLB-LSU6-1/222NFL Comparison: Tevin Smith
An incredible athlete that the Packers LB core lacks. He has the speed and quickness to cover slot receivers like Golden Tate.

58. PITTSBURGH STEELERS JERALD HAWKINS-LT/OT-LSU6-6/305NFL Comparison: Bobby Massie
They need help at LT with Kelvin Beachum having left for Jacksonville.59. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS JAYLON SMITH-ILB-NOTRE DAME6-2/230NFL Comparison: KJ Wright
This would be the perfect situation for Smith as he can learn from one of the best and most professional players in the league in Derrick Johnson.60. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

CHRISTIAN WESTERMAN-G/C-ARIZONA ST. 6-3/298NFL Comparison: Nick Mangold
The Patriots almost always draft best player available and love adding depth to the trenches.

61. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSTYLER BOYD-WR-PITTSBURGH6-1/197NFL Comparison: Marvin Jones
Boyd's stock is rising and the Patriots could use a WR on the outside.

62. CAROLINA PANTHERSGERMAIN IFEDI-RT/G-TEXAS A&M6-6/324NFL Comparison: Andre Smith
Talented, yet inconsistent player that can compete for playing time early. Carolina needs help everywhere on the O-Line.

63. DENVER BRONCOS DAK PRESCOTT-QB-MISSISSIPPI ST.6-2/226NFL Comparison: Tyrod Taylor
Even if they get Colin Kaepernick, they still may need a backup plan in case Kap isn't the answer.